Disabled Person(s), Severe Mental Impairment, or Carers Discount

Disabled Band Reduction Scheme

The property must be the main home of at least one disabled person. This could be a child or an adult - it does not have to be the person responsible for paying Council Tax.

Disabled Reduction Criteria

There are 3 criteria of which at least 1 must be met to be entitled to disabled reduction and they are as follows:

• A secondary kitchen or bathroom used predominantly by the disabled person
• A room (other than a kitchen or bathroom) that is required for use predominantly by the disabled person - in which they receive care or treatment for their disability.
• Sufficient floor space to allow the use of a wheelchair inside the property

Once we have received your application we will need to visit your property. Our visiting officer will be in touch to arrange an appointment with you.

If you qualify, the amount of Council Tax you need to pay will be reduced to that of the band below your current valuation. For example if you live in a band D property and it has the above features then you will pay Council Tax as if it were in band C. You will still qualify for a reduction in your Council Tax if your property is in band A - the lowest band.

Severe Mental Impairment Discount

In order to qualify for this discount, the person concerned must have a certificate of confirmation from a registered medical practitioner and the person must be entitled to (though not necessarily in receipt of) a qualifying benefit:

• Attendance Allowance (under Section 64 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992)
• Employment and Support Allowance (formerly Severe Disablement Allowance)
• The highest or middle rate of the care component of a Disability Living Allowance
• The daily living component of Personal Independence Payment
• An increase in the rate of your disablement pension (where constant attendance is needed)
• The disabled element of tax credits
• Incapacity Benefit
• Unemployability Allowance or Supplement
• Constant Attendance Allowance or Income Support including a disability premium.

The customer will need to supply proof of any qualifying benefit.

Download a certificate of confirmation which you can pass to your doctor.

Carers Discount

You may also qualify for a discount on your Council Tax if you are the carer for a person who is in receipt of benefit which qualifies:

• The highest or middle rate of the Care Component of Disability Living Allowance
• The lower or higher rate of Attendance Allowance
• The Standard or enhanced rate of Daily Living Component of the Personal Independence Payment
• Armed Forces independence payment
• An increase in Disablement Pension
• An increase in Constant Attendance Allowance

The customer will need to supply proof of any qualifying benefit.

The person providing care must be resident within the same dwelling as the person being cared for and must be providing care for at least 35 hours per week.

However, you cannot claim this discount if you are a 'disqualified relative', such as a spouse or civil partner (married or unmarried), or the parent of a child (under 18 years of age).

Apply for a Disabled Band Reduction or Severe Mental Impairment or Carers Discount

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